The Knights of Malta were led by a 70 year old Frenchmen, Jean Parisot de la Valette.

Pleas for reinforcements went out across Europe, but defense seemed futile.

La Valette addressed his men:

“A formidable army composed of audacious barbarians is descending on this island. These persons, my brothers, are the enemies of Jesus Christ…”

La Valette continued:

“Today it is a question of the defense of our faith — as to whether the Gospels are to be superseded by the Koran. God on this occasion demands of us our lives, already vowed to his service. Happy will be those who first consummate this sacrifice.”

The Turks attacked again and again, even reducing one of their fortresses to rubble, but the Knights kept fighting, resolved to save Western Civilization.

Finally, Dragut was killed and the Muslims sailed away on SEPTEMBER 11, 1565.

WILLIAM J. FEDERER is a nationally known speaker, best-selling author, and president of Amerisearch, Inc., a publishing company dedicated to researching America's noble heritage. He is also the owner of American Minute and the author of several books

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